Dale Cole - A Christmas to Forget
Rock, Blues, R&B
North Carolina, United States
Overall Impression: With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to get into the spirit of things with a country-infused Christmas song such as Dale Cole's "Christmas To Forget". Boasting both a great amount of charm and a fantastic sense of fun, this is a tune that captures the jolly and lighthearted nature of the season very well indeed, and with its good-spirited lyrics and solid performances, listeners will find themselves having a whale of a time.
Strongest Point(s): Whilst the general harmony of the track follows a standard progression, the melodic embellishments that are layered on top help provide plenty of variety throughout, whether it'd be the super smooth lap steel, the classic twang provided by the electric guitars, or the flamboyant nature of the piano, there's plenty both melodic and timbral diversity throughout for listeners to sink their teeth into. The lead vocal performances have a certain deepness to them that works very well when contrasted with the higher backing vocals that accompany and the country swing rhythm works wonders in adding to the overall energetic and lively nature of the song's themes.
Target Audience Appeal: Music lovers who like their Christmas songs with a healthy infusion of country will find "Christmas To Forget" a jolly good time.
Artist target suggestions: Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Dylan Scott, Chis Young, Johnny Cash, Randy Travis, Willie Nelson, George Skait, Don Williams, Allan Chester, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers Band
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.